Senior Occupational Therapist – HCPC – Neurological Rehabilitation

Senior Occupational Therapist – HCPC
Specialist Neurorehabilitation Service | Inpatient & Outpatient
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Tooting, South London
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours per Week

*A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.*

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a specialist neurorehabilitation provider to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist for their inpatient rehabilitation service in South London.

The organisation delivers intensive inpatient, hybrid and outpatient rehabilitation programmes for individuals with complex neurological and physical rehabilitation needs. Operating within a highly clinically focused environment, the service supports a diverse caseload including brain and spinal injuries, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions, with referrals received through medico-legal, insurance and private funding routes.

Together, we are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to provide advanced neurorehabilitation input, manage complex caseloads and contribute towards the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service. The successful candidate will work closely alongside Physiotherapy, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy colleagues within a collaborative MDT environment, with future responsibility for supporting a junior Occupational Therapist as the team expands.

Location:

This site-based role is primarily based within an inpatient neurorehabilitation service in Tooting, South London, with occasional outpatient activity in Central London.

The position is commutable from Croydon, Streatham, Wimbledon, Clapham, Brixton, Mitcham, Sutton, Bromley, Kingston, Richmond, Epsom, Caterham, Central London and surrounding areas.

Work Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with a one-hour break. 40 hours per week.
One Saturday per month required, with either time off in lieu or overtime payment available.

Criteria:

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2–4 years post-qualification experience within inpatient neurorehabilitation

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions within an inpatient neurorehabilitation setting
• Manage a complex neurological caseload with a high level of clinical autonomy
• Undertake comprehensive functional assessments and goal setting
• Support discharge planning and pathway coordination
• Participate in daily MDT handovers and weekly clinical meetings
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to provide integrated rehabilitation programmes
• Apply evidence-based practice and outcome measures to support patient progress
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service
• Support the future supervision and development of a junior Occupational Therapist

Interview Process:

This will be a single-stage, face-to-face interview process with senior clinical leadership.

The interview will focus on clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and the management of complex neurological rehabilitation cases.

Salary and Benefits:

This Senior Occupational Therapist position is paying between £50,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and clinical background, and includes the following benefits:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Paid overtime 

Contact Details:

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion, please contact Lijani Cherry at Compass Associates on 02394 211 143 or [email protected].

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.